jumper03 0 #1 June 6, 2005 what do you think of? I've read on here and heard many people at many drop zones refer to a finger trapping tool as a fid. P.P.M. 3.400 describes a fid as a small tapered aluminum bar used to dress up a pack job - like a mini packing paddle. I don't think you can use it to finger trap. So why do so many people call a finger trap tool a fid? I confused. Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 June 6, 2005 I think,it's one of those terms that got 'confused', years ago and became 'accepted'. We have a guy at our DZ, who refers to leg-straps on a harness-container as 'leggings'. I tried, a long time ago to correct him and soon gave up. I have, in my tool kit, both, a fid and a finger-trapping tool and as you said, I don't think, I can finger-trap with a fid. Maybe, it's just easier to say 'fid'. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 June 6, 2005 Same way some people call French rapide links, "swiss links". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 June 6, 2005 QuoteSame way some people call French rapide links, "swiss links". That's a new one on me! I've heard 'French Links' but, never 'Swiss Links'! Are those twicky Swiss holding out on us? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #5 June 6, 2005 Technically, you're right it's not a fid. But, I've heard a lot of things called fids. Even the metal strips used to stiffen old military back backs. Now, let's not get started on Botkin . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 June 6, 2005 Looks like both terms could be correct.... From dictionary.com: fid noun. 1. Nautical. A square bar used as a support for a topmast. 2. A large tapering pin used to open the strands of a rope before splicing. bod·kin noun. 1. A small, sharply pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or leather. 2. A blunt needle for pulling tape or ribbon through a series of loops or a hem. 3. A long hairpin, usually with an ornamental head. 4. Printing. An awl or pick for extracting letters from set type. 5. A dagger or stiletto.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #7 June 6, 2005 QuoteLooks like both terms could be correct.... 2. A large tapering pin used to open the strands of a rope before splicing. I'd love to see you do a finger trap with #2 there... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #8 June 6, 2005 QuoteSame way some people call French rapide links, "swiss links". I remember when Pull ups cords were called cheater cords.. When and how did that change??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteSame way some people call French rapide links, "swiss links". I remember when Pull ups cords were called cheater cords.. When and how did that change??? When containers stopped being closed with cones and pins. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #10 June 6, 2005 I recall when you had the "hot setup" if your cones swiveled . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #11 June 6, 2005 Is there a difference between finger-trapping tools that are loops of wire vs. finger-trapping tools that are fat needles with threads in their hollow tails? Perhaps the latter is correctly referred to as a fid, and since the former is commonly used in rigging to achieve the same result, we use the same name. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteLooks like both terms could be correct.... 2. A large tapering pin used to open the strands of a rope before splicing. I'd love to see you do a finger trap with #2 there... You mean like the ones here? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 June 7, 2005 QuoteSame way some people call French rapide links, "swiss links". usually we swiss are considered as slow, not rapide.... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #14 June 7, 2005 No, a fid is a fid; a little packing paddle. A finger-trapping tool is a finger-trapping tool. I never even saw the wire type until recently (don't rig any more), but the other kind is still a finger-trapping tool. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybum1 0 #15 June 7, 2005 PPM II page 350 "Para-Gear supplies finger-trapping instructions with their Delran fids." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
